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1962 Ford Falcon 2-Door Station Wagon

Compact station wagons like this model proved surprisingly popular as Americans sought fuel economy without sacrificing utility.
2N21Z867147
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. 4-V
Engine
2-Door Station Wagon
Body
Norfolk, VA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code N Norfolk, VA
Model Code 21 Falcon
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. 4-V
Serial Number 867147 Production #867147

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Station Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. 4-V
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantNorfolk, VA
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.0
Height54.5
Legroom front43.5
Legroom rear39.3
Length181.1
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase109.5
Width70.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)